Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Molineux for a Friday night derby against Aston Villa. With survival hopes slipping and only one win all season, Rob Edwards’ side must produce a strong performance in this West Midlands derby. Here is our Wolves team news and predicted lineup ahead of kick-off.
Wolves Predicted Lineup For West Midlands Derby
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
Last time out, they narrowly lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace. Wolves’ defence was organised despite a red card and conceding late. However, results (and points) have been hard to come by, and they remain at the foot of the Premier League table. Against Palace, José Sá started in goal behind a back three of Ladislav Krejčí, Santiago Bueno, and Yerson Mosquera.
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The midfield consisted of Hugo Bueno, André, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Mateus Mané, and Jackson Tchatchoua. The attack was spearheaded by Tolu Arokodare and Adam Armstrong.
Wolves Recent Form & Tactics
It’s been a challenging campaign for the Wanderers, with goals hard to come by and points few and far between. The side’s recent results reflect a team low on confidence but high on effort, with draws coming against stronger sides and defeats often by narrow margins.
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Under Edwards, thwyhave changed between a 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 shape, seeking balance between defensive cover and attacking threat. The flexibility in midfield allows players like João Gomes and André to rotate between creative and defensive duties.
Wolves Team News
Edwards provided an update on Hwang Hee-chan during the pre-match press conference:
“Hwang is training really well, but tomorrow might be too soon. We hope to have him involved next week.”
Krejčí is suspended after being sent off against Palace, although there are no other injury concerns.
Wolves Predicted Lineup
José Sá
Yerson Mosquera
Toti Gomes
Santiago Bueno
Jackson Tchatchoua
Angel Gomes
Mateus Mané
Andre
Hugo Bueno
Adam Armstrong
Tolu Arokodare